A fully revised and updated edition of the complete Dead Sea Scrolls, making it the definitive translation of the Scrolls in English. (With new texts, updated introductions, a glossary of terms, and other new additions.)

I've become somewhat of an expert - as to a reader, that is - on the Dead Sea Scrolls. This summary is not as captivating as that by Millar Burrows - one of the first archaeologists involved with the Bedouin, Kando and Shaia when scraps of velum were offered for sale to the world in 1946/47. The reader is introduced to the Essenes one of three branches of Judaism in the first century - along with the Pharisees and Sadducees. See similarities to the early Christians. You'll wonder if John the Baptist had been an Essene. ( )

Fragments of 56 texts translated into English. Many non-biblical or extra-biblical. Included are commentaries of portions of Habakkuk, Isaiah, Hosea, Nahum, Psalms, and Genesis. Several reworkings including parts of Genesis, Exodus, Samuel, and Daniel. ( )

NO OF PAGES: 513 SUB CAT I: Dead Sea Scrolls SUB CAT II: SUB CAT III: DESCRIPTION: From a new generation of Dead Sea Scrolls scholars comes this landmark work. Michael Wise, Martin Abegg Jr., and Edward Cook bring the long-accessible ancient scrolls of Qumran vividly to life, translating and deciphering virtually every legible portion of the fragmented scrolls, with startling results. For the first time since their discovery, this historic volume: Intriguing revelations about biblical history and the roots of Christianity, Never-before-seen stories about Abraham, Jacob, and Enoch-including a text explaining why God demanded the sacrifice of Isaac, Twelve texts not included in the Bible that claim Moses as their author, New psalms attributed to King David and to Joshua, Texts illuminating ancient doctrines about angels and writings claiming to be revelations of angels themselves-including the Archangel Michael. The translators provide pointed commentary throughout that places the scrolls in their true historical context. Their compelling, insightful introduction not only presents an overview of the often surprising contents o f the scrolls, it discusses what are perhaps their greatest mysteries-who authored them and why.NOTES: Purchased at the Dead Sea Scrolls Seminar April 30, 2001 SUBTITLE: A New Translation

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The authors of this book, on the completion of their work, are acutely conscious of being part of a larger academic enterprise and wish to acknowledge not only their debt to each other, but also to the greater world of Dead Sea Scrolls scholarship.

INTRODUCTION

Like Shangri-la, the term "Dead Sea Scrolls" has the power to evoke images and emotions even in those who have only a vague idea of what they are.

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No man is to marry his father's ex-wife, for that would violate his father's rights. No man is to marry his brother's ex-wife, for that would violate his brother's rights, even if the brother shares only the same father or only the same mother. Surely that would be unclean.

No man may marry his stepsister, whether his stepfather's daughter or his stepmother's daughter, that would be abhorrent. No man may marry his aunt, whether paternal or maternal; that is immoral. No man is to marry his brother's daughter or his sister's daughter, that is abhorrent. No man may marry [...]

The Dead Sea Scrolls: A New Translation is a landmark work that brings to life the long-inaccessible ancient scrolls of Qumran. Three distinguished translators at the forefront of modern scrolls scholarship reveal the rich tapestry of writings known as the Dead Sea Scrolls. This is the most comprehensive translation ever compiled for the general reader in any language.

Translated into modern-day English by Michael Wise, Martin Abegg Jr. and Edward Cook, this book contains virtually every legible portion of the fragmented scrolls, including revelatory information on early Christianity and its roots far deeper than previously realized in ancient Judaism. Included as well are scroll fragments that promise to alter dramatically our view of biblical history, including never-before released texts and newly discovered writings by and about key biblical prophets and ancestors. The translators provide illuminating commentary throughout that place the scrolls in their true historical context. They also present a compelling, insightful introduction that gives the reader an overview of the often surprising contents of the scrolls and discusses what are perhaps the greatest mysteries of the scrolls -- who authored them and why.

From a new generation of Dead Sea Scrolls scholars, here is a fresh look at the scrolls, including the most recently released texts. Michael Wise, Martin Abegg Jr. and Edward Cook unlock the secrets and rich mysteries of the Dead Sea Scrolls in the most comprehensive translation ever published for the general reader in any language. Their brilliant scholarship and illuminating commentary add dramatic new knowledge to our understanding of the scrolls. This historic translation includes: Intriguing revelations about biblical history and the roots of Christianity. Never-before-seen stories about the biblical figures Abraham, Jacob and Enoch -- including a text explaining why God demanded the sacrifice of Isaac. Twelve texts not included in the Bible that claim Moses as their author. New psalms attributed to King David and to Joshua. Texts illuminating ancient doctrines about angels and writings claiming to be revelations of angels themselves including the Archangel Michael.

The Dead Sea Scrolls: A New Translation will set the standard for scrolls scholarship for years to come. This is an important, rigorously researched work that renders the scrolls vibrant and accessible.

In their great variety and stunning richness, the Dead Sea Scrolls as captured in this groundbreaking translation offer modern readers an unprecedented glimpse of the complex roots of modern Christianity. Its dozens of never-before-published texts encompass poetry and prose, teaching parables and magical tales, astrology, apocalyptic visions, lists of buried treasure, stories of messiahs and antichrists, demons and angels and together comprise a new classic of religious history.

Long withheld from public view, the ancient scrolls found in the caves of Qumran near the Dead Sea are revered by many but known in full by very few. Now three translators at the forefront of modern scrolls scholarship have revealed the entire rich complex of writings, stories, poems and texts known as the Dead Sea Scrolls.

"This work from three of the most-noted Dead Sea Scrolls scholars brings the ancient scrolls of Qumran vividly to life. Translating and deciphering virtually every legible portion of the fragmented scrolls, Michael Wise, Martin Abegg Jr., and Edward Cook provide commentary throughout the text that places the scrolls in their true historical context. In their introduction, they not only present an overview of the often surprising contents of the scrolls, but also discuss what is perhaps their greatest mystery: who authored them and why." "This revised-and-updated edition incorporates newly available translations of many of the texts (most notably Enoch and Jubilees), updated introductions to all the texts, and a new introduction summarizing the last ten years of the Dead Sea Scrolls exploration."--BOOK JACKET.… (more)